QandAs Prior to Site Visit.pdf

MCC Chicago #15BFA024Q00000109

Elevator Maintenance and Repair Services

QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

RECEIVED PRIOR TO SITE VISIT

1. What are normal working hours for this contract?

M-F 6am- 2pm, except Federal holidays

2. Scope of Work, Item 9: Please state the qualifications needed for the “Field Engineer”. Is the Field Engineer paid by the contractor or the MCC? If the mechanic assigned is the company’s Mechanic/Engineer/troubleshooter, will he be able to perform both functions as mechanic and field engineer?

All are paid by the contractor, “Mechanic/Engineer/troubleshooter” are all Journeymen

Elevator Mechanic. Only qualified mechanics will be performing any maintenance or troubleshooting on MCC Elevators.

3. Item 10: How often is the Field Engineer required to provide an inspection and review of the elevator equipment?

“Mechanic/Engineer/troubleshooter” are all Journeymen Elevator Mechanics, pointing out Items 15,16,17 in the SOW

15. A minimum of four (4) Journeymen Elevator Mechanic hours per week for the performance of preventive maintenance is to be provided Monday through Friday.

16. In addition to the work hour requirements stated above, a minimum of two work hours per month of Field Engineer examination work is required.

17. The minimum hours stated above have been established by the Government as the absolute minimum number of hours which must be expended by the Vendor. Deductions will be made at the hourly rates specified for each hour or portion thereof that the minimum work hours are not provided. These minimums are not intended to restrict the vendor’s approach to successful performance of the requirements of this agreement.

Bidders are advised that the stated minimum work hour requirements may be less than necessary to successfully perform all the requirements of this agreement. The determination of the actual work hours to be utilized more than the minimum work hour requirements specified herein is the sole responsibility of the vendor.

4. Scope of Work, Item 16: Is the 3rd party inspections paid by the MCC or the contractor?

Paid by MCC

5. Please confirm that this contract includes maintenance, service and repair for “normal wear and tear”. The solicitation does not provide mention of exclusions from this contract such as obsolescence, repairs and service calls for misuse, vandalism, Acts of God, etc. and that these items are not to be included in the monthly maintenance price and will be chargeable on a time and material basis.

This contract is for normal wear and tear for a 24/7 building operation, have not had any concerns in previous maintenance contracts.

6. Is travel time billable for work that is not considered normal wear and tear (such as an elevator door knocked off the track) during regular hours and overtime hours?

We have never been billed for travel time.

7. Are there any current open violations or deficiencies? If existing open repair items are found upon award, please confirm these items are billable on a time and material basis.

No, complete MOD was completed in 2021

8. Are companies that have been federally indicted for bribery allowed to bid on this solicitation?

No